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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,791 and 747,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,791 and 747,938 is: 1,636,705.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,791 : 747,938 = 747,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,791/747,938 = 747,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,791x = 747,938 × 747,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,791x = 559,411,251,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,411,251,844/341,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,705.62

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